Day Trips

Ninh Binh Tour - Tam Coc, Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh Pagoda & Mua Caves

Name: Ninh Binh Tour - Tam Coc, Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh Pagoda & Mua Caves
Start: 2026-08-01T07:00:00
End: 2026-08-01T20:00:00
Location: Hanoi

Duration

13 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Enjoy a smooth Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with hotel pickup and your choice of mini van, mini bus, or big bus for a comfortable ride.

Explore effortlessly with a live English-speaking guide, plus included entry tickets, lunch, bottled water, and a Tam Coc sampan boat ride.

Cruise Tam Coc’s calm river as a local rower guides you through rice fields and cave tunnels unique to this scenic valley.

Hike Mua Cave for sweeping mountain and river views, then wander Hoa Lu’s historic temple grounds in Vietnam’s ancient capital.

Full-day tour of Ninh Binh

Round-trip hotel/meeting point transfers from Hanoi

Transportation by big bus, mini bus, or mini van (as per option selected)

Entry to attractions

English-speaking guide

Lunch

Sightseeing boat tour at Tam Coc

Compulsory tips for boatman (50,000 VND per pax)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off at hotels outside Ha Noi Old Quarter area

Extra charge of 100,000 VND during holiday periods (29 Apr - 04 May 2025, 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2025, 31 Dec 2025), payable on-site

TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
1 hr 40 min
95 km
1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Once the political heart of Vietnam, Hoa Lu gives you a rare look at royal temples and early dynastic history. You get a feel for how emperors shaped the country from this quiet valley. Standing among ancient stonework makes the 10th century feel surprisingly close.
Things to do
Local lunch
Included in price
17 min
9.3 km
2. Tam Coc
22 min
8.4 km
3. Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak
2 hr
102 km
End point
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for hiking and climbing stairs at Hang Mua Cave.

Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain, stairs at Hang Mua Cave, and boat embarkation/disembarkation.

Guests with limited mobility or serious health conditions are not recommended to join this tour.

Additional information

Children aged 9 and above are charged the same rate as adults.

Free for children aged 0–4 if not occupying a separate seat; only 1 free child per paying adult. Additional children require a child ticket.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off is only available for hotels in Ha Noi Old Quarter; guests staying elsewhere must go to the operator’s office or designated meet-up point.

The operator will confirm your pick-up time and location via Messenger app between 20:00–21:00 the day before your tour. Please check your messages during this time.

Arrive at your hotel lobby or meet-up location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Early or late pick-up is possible due to shared transfers.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.